1. Product Specifications
Core Specifications
- Part Number: XC3030L-8VQ64C
- Manufacturer: Xilinx (now AMD)
- Product Family: XC3000L Series FPGA
- Logic Capacity: 2,000 typical logic gates (1,500-2,000 gate range)
- Architecture: Static RAM-based programmable logic
Technical Features
- Configurable Logic Blocks (CLBs): 100 CLBs in 10ร10 array
- User I/O Pins: 80 programmable I/O blocks
- Flip-Flops: 360 internal flip-flops
- Horizontal Longlines: 20 for high-speed signal distribution
- Configuration Memory: 22,176 configuration data bits
Electrical Characteristics
- Supply Voltage: 3.0V to 3.6V (Low-voltage operation)
- Speed Grade: -8 (80 MHz maximum flip-flop toggle rate)
- Power Consumption: Ultra-low power CMOS technology
- Input Threshold: TTL/CMOS compatible
- Output Drive: 4mA source/sink capability
Package & Physical Specifications
- Package Type: VQ64 (64-pin Very thin Quad Flat Pack)
- Pin Count: 64 pins
- Operating Temperature: 0ยฐC to +85ยฐC (Commercial grade)
- Storage Temperature: -65ยฐC to +150ยฐC
- Package Material: Plastic surface-mount
Performance Specifications
- System Clock Speed: Up to 80 MHz
- Logic Delay: Optimized for speed grade -8
- Propagation Delay: Low-latency signal paths
- Configuration Time: Fast reconfiguration capability
2. Price Information
Note: Pricing for XC3030L-8VQ64C varies by distributor, quantity, and market conditions. This component is considered legacy/obsolete by the manufacturer.
Typical Price Ranges
- Small Quantities (1-99 units): Contact authorized distributors
- Medium Quantities (100-999 units): Volume pricing available
- Large Quantities (1000+ units): Custom quotation required
Where to Purchase
- Authorized Xilinx/AMD distributors
- Electronic component suppliers
- Specialized FPGA component dealers
- Surplus electronics suppliers (for legacy stock)
Recommendation: Contact multiple distributors for competitive pricing and availability confirmation.
3. Documents & Media
Official Documentation
- Datasheet: XC3000 Series Field Programmable Gate Arrays (Version 3.1)
- User Guide: XC3000L Family Configuration and Design Guidelines
- Application Notes: Low-voltage FPGA implementation guides
- Development Tools: Xilinx ISE Design Suite compatibility
Design Resources
- Pinout Diagrams: 64-pin VQ package configuration
- Timing Specifications: Speed grade -8 performance data
- Configuration Files: Bitstream generation guidelines
- Reference Designs: Example applications and implementations
Software Tools
- Development Environment: Xilinx ISE (Integrated Software Environment)
- Simulation Tools: ModelSim compatibility
- Programming Tools: JTAG boundary scan support
- Place & Route: Automatic optimization tools
4. Related Resources
Compatible Products
- XC3030L-8VQ64I: Industrial temperature range version (-40ยฐC to +100ยฐC)
- XC3030-8VQ64C: Standard voltage (5V) equivalent
- XC3042L-8VQ100C: Higher capacity option in 100-pin package
Development Boards
- Xilinx demonstration boards supporting XC3000L family
- Third-party evaluation platforms
- Custom development board designs
Technical Support
- Legacy Product Support: Available through AMD/Xilinx support channels
- Community Forums: FPGA design communities and forums
- Application Engineers: Specialized technical assistance
- Migration Guides: Upgrade paths to current FPGA families
Training Resources
- FPGA design methodology courses
- XC3000 family-specific tutorials
- Low-power design techniques
- Configuration and debugging guides
5. Environmental & Export Classifications
Environmental Compliance
- RoHS Compliance: RoHS 2 compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
- REACH Compliance: EU REACH regulation compliant
- Halogen-Free: Available in halogen-free versions
- Lead-Free: Pb-free soldering compatible
Restricted Substances
- Lead (Pb): < 1000 ppm
- Mercury (Hg): < 100 ppm
- Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppm
- Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+): < 1000 ppm
- PBB/PBDE: < 1000 ppm each
- Phthalates: RoHS 3 compliant
Export Control Classification
- ECCN: 3A001.a.2 (Electronic components)
- HTS Code: 8542.31.0001 (Integrated circuits)
- Country of Origin: Varies by manufacturing location
- Export Restrictions: Standard semiconductor export controls apply
Quality Standards
- ISO 9001: Manufacturing quality certification
- IPC Standards: PCB assembly compatibility
- JEDEC Standards: Industry standard compliance
- Automotive Grade: Not AEC-Q100 qualified (commercial grade only)
Packaging & Handling
- MSL Rating: Moisture Sensitivity Level 3
- ESD Sensitive: Class 1 ESD protection required
- Storage: Dry storage recommended
- Shelf Life: 10 years under proper storage conditions
Note: The XC3030L-8VQ64C is a legacy product that may have limited availability. For new designs, consider migration to current AMD/Xilinx FPGA families such as Artix, Kintex, or Spartan series for enhanced performance, lower power consumption, and long-term support.
Keywords: XC3030L-8VQ64C, Xilinx FPGA, low-voltage FPGA, programmable logic, digital signal processing, embedded systems, electronic components

